Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
407 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 41216 · MC-111302
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC
DBA HIGHWAY TRANSPORT
407 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 35 statesKNOXVILLE, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-111302 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
407Power units
346 observed · MCS-150
371Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1021 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo13.913.9 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1414
20 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC safe to work with?
Is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC safe to load? HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC (USDOT 41216, MC-111302) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, TN, operating 407 power units and 375 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1,021 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 13.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
HTHIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC 88
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Safety
1,021 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 13.9% (24-mo)526 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.2% (24-mo)630 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
9.9% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 407-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 407
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 630
- Annualized
- ≈315 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.8 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving131
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance64 · 23 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance53 · 9 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance37 · 33 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance28 · 1 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance28 · 16 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance21
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance14
- 177.823 Other violationOther13 · 3 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance13
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$5M BIPD · 7 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+4 earlier
Liberty · 93–01
National Union · 00–08
United States · 02–04
Discover Property · 04–06
Discover Property · 07–11
Travelers Connecticut · 11–25
19932026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
10 insurer eras · collapsed from 27 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2026 → Apr 2026 | $5M | 1 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | Apr 2025 → Apr 2026 | $5M | 1 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2025 → Apr 2026 | $5M | 1 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | Oct 2011 → Apr 2025 | $5M | 3 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Oct 2007 → Oct 2011 | $5M | 8 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Oct 2004 → Oct 2006 | $5M | 4 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | Oct 2002 → Oct 2004 | $5M | 2 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | Oct 2001 → Oct 2001 | $5M | 3 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | Oct 2000 → Aug 2008 | $5M | 1 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Jan 1993 → Oct 2001 | $5M | 3 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 407
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 346
- Trailers (towed)
- 371
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 35 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed3434
US statesInspections · 24 mo614614
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
KNOXVILLE, TN
Top corridor
TX ⇄ TN
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 5 trucks also ran under 6 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 77890USDOT 1609038USDOT 2302632USDOT 1556420USDOT 328103USDOT 210140Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (41 trucks · 36 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 388467USDOT 1670204USDOT 3891113USDOT 3626029USDOT 4405955USDOT 987382USDOT 1575157USDOT 53773
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)407407
Observed (24 mo)346346
Shared w/ other carriers4141
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 10024 INVESTMENT DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37932
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (865) 584-8631
- rlusby@hytt.com
- Web domain
- hytt.com
Registration
- Officer
- Steve Smith
- USDOT / docket
- 41216 · MC-111302
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 09/08/2025 · 33,609,542 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 01/25/2010
- D-U-N-S
- 4784435
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's USDOT number?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's USDOT number is 41216, and its motor carrier number is MC-111302.
Is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-18, HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's safety record?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC has a 13.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,021 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's fleet?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC operates 407 power units and 375 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC based?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 35 states.